The image Klickitat (Actually Nisqually), showing a docked ferry, was somehow originally titled Motor Ferry Klickitat - Wash, (Nisqually’s sister ship) even though, in the full-size print, the name Nisqually is clearly visible on the bow.
The photo titled Madrona Point Dock dates from a time when a) it was easier to travel around the island by steamer than by horse and wagon, and b) the village of Eastsound was served by two piers. This image is courtesy of the Orcas Island Historical Museum.
The image Aerial View of Olga is from the collection of Joanne Johnston. The shot of the old Olga dock is from the Clara Abrahamsen family.
An early ferry boat approaches the Orcas landing with Shaw Island in the background.
A classic Studebaker drives off the ferry in the mid 1950s, a classic island scene of the island welcoming visitors.
Before a parking lot was built cars lined up along the roadside to wait for the ferry.
The ferry Nisqually at the dock, specific location unknown. We don't know why but the original photographer changed the name of this ferry from Nisqually to Kilickitat (a sister ship).
View over Indian Island and Madrona Point with Mt. Constitution in the background.
Known today as Indian Island, this little island in Eastsound has had many names over the years such as Victory Island and Japanese Island.
Hundreds of visitors a day would visit Orcas from Seattle, landing at the Eastsound pier and the Madrona Point dock.
Looking south over Judd Cove and down East Sound to Blakley Island, 1930s.
Rosario Mansion, which today is Rosario Resort, seen from the waters of East Sound.
Westsound was a bustling port with a sawmill, shake mills, store, and post office.
A mid-1950s aerial view of Olga and the dock
Looking south over the old Olga dock
Obstruction Pass Resort with Obstruction Island to the left, 1940s